Biography
Brian Kainoa Makoa McKnight Sr. (born Brian Kelly McKnight; June 5, 1969) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, radio host, and multi-instrumentalist. An R&B performer, he is most recognized for his strong head voice, high belting range, and melisma.
His first hit song was released in 1993 titled "One Last Cry", which peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The same year, he recorded a duet with Vanessa Williams titled "Love Is" for the Beverly Hills, 90210 soundtrack, which peaked at number 3 on the Hot 100. The former song emerged from his eponymous debut album released the year prior, which received platinum certification from the RIAA. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, he would find modest success with his subsequent releases, albeit his furthest with the albums Anytime (1997), Back at One (1999), and Gemini (2005).
His work has earned him 16 Grammy Award nominations, third only to Zubin Mehta and Snoop Dogg for the record of most Grammy nominations without a win.
Filmography
all 29
self 22
Movies 17
TV Shows 12
A Closer Look (2020)
Streetlight Harmonies (2020)
Tamron Hall (2019)
American Idol (2018)
Naked (2017)
An Evening with Brian McKnight (2016)
A Country Christmas Story (2013)
The Eric Andre Show (2012)
Cheaper to Keep Her (2011)
A Man's Story (2011)
Hit Man: David Foster & Friends (2008)
Secret Talents of the Stars (2008)
Céline Dion: Live In Las Vegas - A New Day... (2007)
Hey Paula (2007)
Daddy's Little Girls (2007)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest (2004)
Soundstage - Chris Isaak Christmas (2004)
Nick & Jessica's Family Christmas (2004)
The 6th Annual Sears Soul Train Christmas Starfest (2003)
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
American Juniors (2003)
Christina Aguilera: My Reflection (2003)
A New Day Has Come (2002)
The Wayne Brady Show (2001)
A Diva's Christmas Carol (2000)
Mariah Carey: Around the World (1999)
New York Undercover (1994)
Miss USA (1963)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1969-06-05 (54 years old)
Birth PlaceBuffalo, United States of America
ReligionAdventism
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
ResidencesBuffalo, United States of America
AwardsSoul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male, American Music Award, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist
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